The Art Colony supports artists and creative seekers at every step of their creative journey from novice to professional artist through a variety of educational opportunities. With over 200 classes, artist talks, family-friendly activities, artist services (including residencies and studio access), and artist-driven community events – there is something for everyone.
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North House Folk School brings instructors from around the world to teach traditional northern crafts on the shore of Lake Superior. Our mission is to enrich lives and build community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a student-centered learning environment that inspires the hands, the heart and the mind.
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In Finnish, Pikku Joulua means “Little Christmas”. Held the first Thursday in December every year, all are welcome to join the Finland, MN community for this potluck of traditional Finish foods (bring your favorite dish to share), fun, and a few Christmas “traditions”.

Following the candlelit evening meal you may be entertained with live musicians, “Star Boys”, Christmas caroling, live reindeer, and of course Jouler Pukki (our own Finnish Santa) who has even brought his goat “Pukki” and gifts for the children.

In Finland, Europe, the tradition was to visit the cemetery, where they lit illuminaries. To reflect this tradition we have had illuminaries lining our walkway and on the tables.

Everyone is welcome, come join us for a traditional Finish Christmas with social hour from 5:00-6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:00pm and entertainment from 7:00-8:00pm. Bring the kids and a dish to share.